Down Syndrome

Zusatztext An excellent basic book for parents written by an Australian Community Paediatrician. The book was revised in 1997 and medical information remains relevant and up-to-date. The sections on early reactions and coping are sympathetically written. Nevertheless this is probably the book of choice for first time parents and also contains much useful information for professionals. Informationen zum Autor Dr Mark Selikowitz is a consultant developmental paediatrician based in Sydney, Australia. He has extensive experience of treating children with developmental problems and is the author of several other books, including "Dyslexia and Other Learning Difficulties: The Facts" (OUP, 1998) and "ADHD: The Facts" (OUP, 2004). Klappentext New edition of a book that has been widely regarded as the definitive guide for parents of children with Down syndrome. Zusammenfassung New edition of a book that has been widely regarded as the definitive guide for parents of children with Down syndrome. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1: The first days are the hardest 2: Coping with family and friends 3: What is Down syndrome? 4: How Down syndrome comes about 5: Your child's development 6: Your child's health 7: The heart 8: Your child's behaviour 9: A guide to services 10: Assessment 11: Early intervention and pre-school groups 12: Which school? 13: Adolescence 14: Adulthood 15: Controversial treatments 16: Future pregnancies Conclusion Useful resources and further reading

Product details

• Authors: Selikowitz, Mark Selikowitz, Mark (Consultant Developmental Paediat Selikowitz, Mark (Consultant Developmental Paediatrician Selikowitz, Selikowitz Mark
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 29.05.2008
• EAN: 9780199232772
• ISBN: 978-0-19-923277-2
• No. of pages: 232
• Series: The Facts; The Facts
• Subjects: Guides > Health; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Clinical medicine; HEALTH & FITNESS / General, MEDICAL / Diseases, Popular medicine & health, Popular medicine and health, Congenital diseases & disorders, Congenital diseases and disorders